PoorPongo said:
...looking to buy officers and not NCOs.
Then they should commision from within, there must be lots of suitable SNCOs within the AAC ranks. Whilst I would be the last one to be critical of anyone who leaves, it has to be said that it is those left behind that have the Loyalty. I am a firm believer that if you want to go then the way should be quick and easy, but once gone, never return.
Recruiting civvie failures (yes I know its not their fault the times have changed) can only damage what little morale the armed forces retain.
Nomex suit ready!!